a couple of shows coming to the area that i'd be interested in going to if anyone wants to join me:

the bravery - black cat - jan 31
exit clov - black cat - feb 4 (i've never actually listened to them, but they're a local band that's gotten a lot of buzz, so i'd like to check them out)
low, pedro the lion - black cat - feb 7
the wrens - black cat - feb 11 (i am attending this show come hell or high water)
the futureheads - 9:30 - feb 21
ash - black cat - march 10

and, of course, wilco on feb 23 or 24, if the ticket gods should choose to bless me.

and some band named final fantasy is opening for the arcade fire on 1/30.

one new year's resolution that i made to myself was that i would try to be better in my 25th year about documenting my life in photos. i mean, i lead such a fascinating existence that i feel i owe it to my readers to present it in more visual terms so they can be that much more jealous of the fabulousness of it all. so, behold behind the fold: the weekend in breakfast tacos and the black cat. unphotographed, fortunately for all involved: hours of dance dance and karaoke revolution.

I forgot to mention this before, but while doing the redesign I registered a domain name for the site as well. I realize it's too unwieldy to be very practical, but eh... it's official-looking. So feel free to use www.unrequitednarcissism.com for all your linking needs.